From Democracy in America (De La Démocratie en Amérique) vol. I, by Alexis de Tocqueville, 1835.
Chapter 4: The Principle of the Sovereignty of the People in America
It predominates over the whole of society in America — Application made of this principle by the Americans even before their Revolution — Development given to it by that Revolution — Gradual and irresistible extension of the elective qualification.
